Eats That Are Bad for Skin and Teeth

Eats That Are Bad for Skin and Teeth

You know to wear sunscreen and apply anti-aging creams. But what goes inside your body also plays a role in maintaining your youthful appearance. Read on to see which foods and drinks add years to your skin and smile, and learn which smart swaps to make.

1. Salt

1. Salt

The white stuff isn’t the right stuff to keep wrinkles at bay. Getting more than the American Heart Association’s daily recommendation of 1,500 mg of sodium can lead to high blood pressure, which “can weaken the skin by affecting collagen,” says registered dietitian Jen Brewer, author of Stop Dieting and Start Losing Weight. And that can cause wrinkles, especially in thin-skinned areas, like around your eyes, she adds. Salt also can cause puffiness by your eyes, says Heidi Waldorf, MD, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. And there’s nothing youthful about puffy peepers. A skin-friendlier way to flavor your food: Use herbs, suggests Brewer.